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by SusanZ
Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems
Replies: 9
Views: 1397

Re: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems

I went to the sleep specialist today and showed her the marks on my face and nose she said we could try a different mask that does not take up so much space as the Quattro on my face. I decided that I could give it a try, it is the Mirage Liberty full face mask with nasal pillows and no headgear. I ...
by SusanZ
Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems
Replies: 9
Views: 1397

Re: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems

Thanks again for your advice. I slept better last night, still leaked still leaked some. I remembered how to reajust and then went back to sleep. I looked in the mirror after I awoke and the straps were too tight yet, the mask left marks on leftside and on nose. I will be going to the appointment to...
by SusanZ
Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems
Replies: 9
Views: 1397

Re: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems

I have done the fitting techniques (taming the Mirage Quattro) for the mask and headgear that were suggested from a previous post, I did it before I actually go to bed to save my husband from the noise adjusting the straps. Now I can go from side to side and on my back without leaks yippie. Now is t...
by SusanZ
Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems
Replies: 9
Views: 1397

Re: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems

Janknitz wrote:Try the fitting techniques here http://maskarrayed.wordpress.com/taming ... e-quattro/
and please let me know if it works for you
I tried it out the fitting techniques before actually going to bed, so far they worked. The biggest test is now can I get a goodnight sleep tonight.
by SusanZ
Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Adjusting to full facial mask having problems
Replies: 9
Views: 1397

Adjusting to full facial mask having problems

I am having problems adjusting to my new full facial mask (Resmed Mirage Quatro) it leaks out the bottom. I have tried to adjust it not having to much luck. Is it supposed to sit just under my mouth or just at the top of my chin I cannot remeber where it was during my sleep study. I also get a mark ...
by SusanZ
Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should I get re-evaluated?
Replies: 8
Views: 2175

Re: Should I get re-evaluated?

Thanks for the posts, am getting a sleep study (re-titterated) done December 20th. I will definately check into the 'auto' machine, that was something that was discussed when I went to my appointment. I tried a chin strap and I only wore it one night, it made the chipmunk cheeks and purging worse al...
by SusanZ
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should I get re-evaluated?
Replies: 8
Views: 2175

Re: Should I get re-evaluated?

I am getting re-evaluated tomorrow 11/30/2010, hopefully my doctor get things to where I can sleep better at night and get my Nutrisystem diet back on track where I can start losing weight again. The mouth breathing/pucker and purging with my cheeks is annoying for both me and my husband want it to ...
by SusanZ
Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should I get re-evaluated?
Replies: 8
Views: 2175

Should I get re-evaluated?

I have a question about weight loss and CPAP pressure. When diagnosed with OSA three years ago I weighed about 200-210 maybe even more, now I weigh about 161 and still losing weight does my pressure have to be re-evaulated? I am losing weight because I want to not because of an illness. I am having ...